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Indie stores report better end-of-year sales
Independent stores nationwide seem to have done as well or better than the chain-dominated retail industry during the 2009 holidays, according to a survey issued Thursday.The Institute for Local Self-Reliance in Washington, D.C., said sales... more »
Customers stock Willow Glen store with hope
Three months ago, if you'd told Natalie Thompson that she'd be sitting amid the soft scent of soap and fancy candles at Fleurish, her Willow Glen gift shop, talking about how blessed she was, she... more »
Every Baby Company announces national network of specialty toy and gift reps
New York, NY -- In response to the increased demand for its innovative infant-toddler products, Every Baby Company, creator of the multi-award winningeebee's adventures line of toys, books and DVDs appointed several regional sales groups... more »
Studio Vertu Introduces a NEW Licensee Winter 2010
Studio Vertu, the manufacturer of hand-printed Italian Marble Coasters, Magnets, Trivets and Clocks, is very excited to introduce Crow Grando as our newest licensee.Crow was born an only child to two artist in New York... more »
NYIGF Unveils Industry’s First Green Criteria and Ranking Initiative
White Plains, NY - A ground-breaking new "Degrees of Sustainability" initiative – the gift and home industry's first comprehensive environmental criteria, ranking and recognition system – will debut at the winter 2010 New York International... more »
New Yorker Licensed Products Bow at NYIGF Next Week
New York, NY – Condé Nast Editorial Assets & Rights, the division that manages merchandise licensing for The New Yorker magazine, is pleased to announce the launch of new licensed products featuring New Yorker cartoons... more »
‘Conscientious’ airport gift shop manager tops in company
Although her title may say general manager, Jana Brau thinks of herself as just another member of the team at The Paradies Shops at the Quad-City International Airport. "I don't consider myself above anybody else,... more »
Survey says Spring Hill residents want to shop local
Spring Hill, TN — The city has a few new tools to help it attract more business and industry.It ranked third on a national list for recession-resistant, high-growth areas in 2009. Also, a recently completed... more »
When is a sale the real deal?
If a store offers a dishwasher on sale for most of the year, is it fair to say that the dishwasher is really being sold at a genuine discount?Retailers are now allowed to sell merchandise... more »
Westminster shop owners try to boost local economy
Westminster -- Two Westminster residents are using $2 bills to try to help stimulate the local economy.Cindy Vincent, owner of Country Treasures Gift Shop, special-ordered $2,000 worth of $2 bills from the Westminster branch of... more »
New gift shop to fill special niche in Proctorville
Proctorville — It's a business that grew out of a vacation pasttime. That's how Bowenkles, a new gift shop on the main street of the village of Proctorville, came about."This is something I have always... more »
Local shopping campaign starting
The Willows Chamber of Commerce and Greater Willows Improvement League are collaborating on a new campaign to promote local shopping.They are kicking off the effort Thursday with an early morning meeting at the Sugar Shop... more »
